Chat with Darnell Dockett

Dockett's Florida State faces Auburn in the semifinals of the #UltimateTeam voting.

Welcome to SportsNation! On Wednesday, Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darnell Dockett stops by to chat about the upcoming football season, as well as his role in EA Sports' NCAA Football 14#UltimateTeam voting.

A three-time Pro Bowler, Dockett, @ddockett, has spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Cardinals. He helped Arizona reach the first Super Bowl in team history in the 2008 season.

Dockett, a Florida State alum, represents the Seminoles as NCAA Football 14 will be asking fans to vote to determine the ultimate college football program of the last 25 years. Voting is down to the final four, with FSU taking on Auburn and Miami facing Nebraska. For more, check out Twitter: #UltimateTeam, or EASports.com.

Buzzmaster

(3:02 PM)

Jeff (VA)

Darnell Dockett

(3:03 PM)

Extreme. Whenever I get some off time, that's my time to get away. That's my therapy to get away. It's hard to get time in the NFL with the schedule. But every time I get an opportunity I play.

Greg (DC)

What kind of chance do you think FSU has against Auburn in this Ultimate Team voting?

Darnell Dockett

(3:03 PM)

We'll beat Auburn, I guarantee that. Auburn hasn't been the same since Cam Newton left. We have a great chance.

Ryan (Slacking at work)

Who, in your opinion, is the toughest quarterback to play against in the NFL?

Darnell Dockett

(3:04 PM)

Ben Roethlisberger.

Chris (FL)

Is that really your pet tiger on TwitteR? How do you handle having such a pet?

Darnell Dockett

(3:05 PM)

When he's a baby, like he is now, he's actually easy to manage and take care of. When he gets older, you have to worry more because you need a cage and all that. But right now, it's easy. He just eats a lot.

Josh (California)

what is like to have your name in a world wide game

Darnell Dockett

(3:05 PM)

It's a blessing. We've never seen a defensive lineman get the cover of Madden. Hopefully somewhere down the line we'll see that happen.

Mari IL [via mobile]

Are you a gamer and do you play as yourself as much as possible

Darnell Dockett

(3:06 PM)

No, not really. I've never really used myself in video games for the most part.

Willie (TX)

The FSU-Auburn vote is 50-50....how can we come out on top?

Darnell Dockett

(3:07 PM)

That's a good question....It's a great tradition that Florida State has had. Being one of the top teams with some of the most NFL players in the league. One of the most rowdiest stadiums in. The legacy that the team has.

Sebastian (Baltimore)

Is the NFC west the toughest division in football

Darnell Dockett

(3:07 PM)

Without a doubt. No question.

james (az.)

which o lineman presents your biggest challenge in camp, and which does not.. also may you have your best year yet..

Darnell Dockett

(3:08 PM)

Hmmm...Probably none?

Airman First Class Brandon Henegar (Keesler Air Force base Bilox

What differences in the defense do you expect to help the most this season? Diggin the new haircut too! I am the biggest cardinals fan on the planet. Others that say this.... They obviously don't know me.

Darnell Dockett

(3:08 PM)

Multiple packages. A lot of blitzing. A lot of turnovers committed. Just an all around defensive effort.

Ryan (LA)

who should win the other vote between Miami and Nebraska?

Darnell Dockett

(3:09 PM)

Miami.

Mari IL [via mobile]

How does it feel to be in what is called the best division in football is it like fuel to a fire to perform well

Darnell Dockett

(3:10 PM)

Every game is important. You have to start off strong in this division. You can't find yourself needing to win 3 of 4 in this division with four games left. You have to start strong.

Gary (Guadalupe, AZ)

Darnell, can you explain your role in the Todd Bowles defense compared to that of Ray Horton's in 2012? Go Cards!

Darnell Dockett

(3:10 PM)

Dominate and do what I do best. Be disruptive.

Jess (Arizona)

Did Santonio Holmes really get his second foot down?

Darnell Dockett

(3:10 PM)

The way I look at it, it shouldn't have even come down to that one play.

Jeff (Texas)

favorite video game to play?

Darnell Dockett

(3:11 PM)

Right now it's Mortal Kombat Complete.

Chris (NYC)

best system to play on?

Darnell Dockett

(3:11 PM)

PS3.

Ed (Queens Village)

Rival that you disliked more Florida or Miami?

Darnell Dockett

(3:12 PM)

Florida.

Camella (Cibecue)

How do you think the Cardinals season will go this year?

Darnell Dockett

(3:12 PM)

Better than what a lot of people expect.

Peter (Boston)

how many video games do you own?

Darnell Dockett

(3:13 PM)

Phew!....Including Nintendo, XBox, Dream Cast....probably about over 2,500 games. I own every game.

Joey Barabe (Phoenix AZ)

I was at FanFest this year 2013 saw your helmet do you plan to use that during the 2013 season??

Darnell Dockett

(3:13 PM)

Shhhhh....it's a secret!

Darnell Dockett

(3:15 PM)

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram. I'll be giving away jerseys on Instagram. I just went and bought a new iPhone with a lot of memory, so you'll be seeing a lot. You'll be seeing a lot of entertainment on there from training camp. I'll be giving away jerseys and game tickets and cleats to my Instagram followers. Check it out.